What Happened on May 1, 1964

Historical Events

  • 1st BASIC program runs on a computer (Dartmouth)

Famous Birthdays

  • Ruth Picardie, journalist
  • Sarah Armstrong-Jones, daughter of princess Margaret & Lord Snowdon

Yvonne van Gennip (59 years old)

Dutch speed skater (Olympic gold 1,500m, 3,000m, 5,000m 1988), born in Haarlem, Netherlands


About May 1, 1964

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: Don't Throw Your Love Away - Searchers